MID-CANTERBURY

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20909, 17 July 1933, Page 4

MID-CANTERBURY

ASHBURTON. RELIEF OF DISTRESS. On Saturday morning, food, mostly meat, potatoes, and onions, was handed to 180 persons, most of whom had families, by the Ashburton Hospital Board. Last week being the standdown week for unemployed, the demand was heavier than usual. The rations, which are distributed from a store in the hospital grounds, are supplied principally from produce collected through the recent appeal for relief of distress throughout the Ashburton county. Contracts for Planting. Contracts for planting more than 220,000 trees which comprises the programme for this season, have been let by the works committee of the Ashburton County Council. The trees are the pinus and Oregon variety, and will be planted in reserves in various parts of the county, the largest blocks being 167 acres at Punawai, and 116 acres at Carew. Footballer Injured. Jim Lilley, of Methven, a prominent Rugby footballer in the Ashburton county, met with an accident while playing in the senior Possibles v. Probables trial match at Methven uh Saturday, and was admitted to fne Auh- ! burton Public Hospital suffering from concussion and an injury to the left cheek bone. Ho is making satisfactory progress. Technical SchooJ Social. There was a large attendance of students and old pupils at a social' held in the Technical school hall on ■ Kriday evening, organised b\ the prefects and house captains for the purpose of raising funds. Items were given by Misses AT. Melville, IX. Watts, K. Bell, Messrs H. John, N. Thomas, and the senior folk dancing girls. Miss G. Warriner provided the music, and Mr J. L. M. Council was master of ceremonies. Competition Lutries. Although the entries for the Ashburton Competitions Society's forthcoming annual festival were due to close on Saturday, the secretary received notice of several entries which were still to be received. In several classes lost year's figures will be exceeded. Competitors will be present from Wellngton and as far south as Dunedin. Sports Postponed. Owing to the heavy rain on Saturday morning, the representative men's hockey match between Geraldiue and Ashburton was postponed. The women's hockey and basketball competitions, as well as golf were also put off. Kuffby Football. All senior matches in the Ashburton Rugby Union's competitions were postponed on Saturday so that a Possibles v. Probables trial match conic' be played at Methven. In an even game, contested principally among the forwards, the Possibles won by G points to 3. The ground was very heavy and a arizzling rain fell during the last 15 minutes of play. There was a good attendance at the match.

The play was solid throughout, but the slippery ball prevented any spectacular movements among the backs. The three scoring movements took place in the first half, the first coming from a scrum in midfteld, where Lamb (Possibles) got the ball away quickly to Lilley, and to Robinson, who put in a good run to score. Betteridge failed with the kick at goal. After a period of close play Tainui (Probables), got possession from another scrum in the Possibles' 25, and made a good opening for Robilliard to score. The kick failed, making the score even. With play near halfway Polhill (Possibles) secured the ball and passed to Lilley and to Bradford, who finished off the movement by scoring well out, A slight rearrangement of players was made in the Possibles team for the second half, the outstanding incident in which was the overtaking of Davison by Robinson when the former was making a dash for the line. Davison got away, outclassed all the defence, and had a clear run to score, when Robinson came across from the other side of the field and effected a good tackle when Davison was within an ace of scoring. J. Lilley retired with injuries. Among the backs Robinson, G. Stephen, Bradford, K. McCormick, H. McLauchlan, and J. Lilley gave a good account of themselves, while Betteridge and Behrnes at fullback, put in - some good defensive work. Prominent in the forwards were P. Doig, K. Doig, Dolan, Young, Lawler, Mulhern, and Horrell. G. Dalton and O. Whiting were not available owing to slight injuries. Mr W. R. Featherston was the referee. A Possibles v. Probables match was also played among players of the junior country section, the teams being changed round at half-time. In the first spell Aitken, Fagan, and Boucher scored tries and Beckley converted two. In the second half Fagan dropkicked a goal from play. Mr J. McMillan was the referee.

Two junior competition matches were played in the town section. Technical Old Boys defeated Rakaia by 5 points to 3 at the Show Grounds. Jary obtained a try which was converted by Varcoe for Old Boys, while L. O'Connor scored for Rakaia. The referee was Mr S. Alexander. Playing at Lowcliffe, Old Boys beat Lowcliffe by 8 points to 3. H. Milsom and R. Keeley both obtained tries, one of which was converted by H. Jordan for Old Boys, while Johnston scored for Lowcliffe. Mr T. Beckett was the referee. Third grade—Methven 19. Technical Old Boys 5; Tinwald 17, High School 0; Rakaia 18, Springburn 0; Allenton 13, Old Boys 0. The fourth grade competition was postponed on account of the wet weather. | i Primary Schools' Teams. For the purpose of selecting primary j schools' representative teams to play the annual matches against South Canterbury at Ashburton on August 3. Town v. Country senior and junior Rugby football and basketball matches will be played at Methven on Thursday afternoon. The country teams to take part in Thursday's matches are as follows:

Rugby football—Country senior team: Full-back, J. Cooksley (Methven); three-quarters, Findlay (Methven), F. Rainey (Fairton), D. Sim (Fairton); five-eighths, A. Shearer (Lyndhurst), S. Lemon (Lauriston); half-back, J. Barton (Westerfield); forwards, J. Patterson (Methven), D. Waddington (Methven), A. Aitken (Lyndhurst), M. Hampton (Hinds), D. Johnston (Hinds), I. Wootton (Methven), H. Green (Bushside), E. Hardy (Lyndhurst). Emergencies: W, Lowery (Lyndhurst), J. Dillon (Westerfield), P. Parish (Westerfield), M. Anderson (Lauriston).

Country junior team—Full-back, H. Rolllnson (Westerfield); three-quar-ters, P. Williams (Methven), E. Newman (Methven), D. Shaw (Westerfield); five-eighths, L. Cornwall (Lauriston), W. Middleton (Methven); half-back, J. Dalton (Methven); forwards, J. Mcßae (Hinds), K. Shearer (Lyndhurst), J. Daley (Lauriston), T. Dalgety (Lauriston), R. McCann (Westerfield), A. Deuart (Fairton), E. Gordon (Fairton), I. Waddington (Methven). Emergencies: E. Body (Lyndhurst), G. Anderson (Lauriston), G. Clausen Westerfield), W. Reynolds (Methven).

Basketball— Country senior team (under sft 4in): Attack, E. Hood (Alford Forest), N. Woolley (Lyndhurst), M. Sullivan (Bushside); centre, G. Fryer (Methven), J. Lorgelly (Spring* burn), D. Glasson (Mount Somers); defence, M. Campion (Methven), H. Campbell (Methven), M. Langridge (Springburn). Emergency: I. Bellingham (Bushside). Country junior team (under sft lin) —Attack, N. Gadd (Lyndhurst), M. Battson (Methven), D. Burgess

(Springburn); centre, E. Lumsden (Mcthven), J. McLcnnan (Methven). B. Findlay (Methven); defence, B. Oldfield (Lyndhurst); J. Campion (Methven), H. Harrison (Methven). Emergency: M. Lemon (Lauriston). Coldstream. A meeting of the Coldstream branch of the Plunket Society was held in the "Whare," the president (Mrs D. S. Studholme) presiding. Also present were Mesdames Bain, Bond, Rogers, Turner, McKenzie, and Barnes. The nurse's report lor the previous three months was received. A donation was received from Mrs Scott. Four new members were welcomed. It was decided to assist the Ashburton Society with its effort on Daffodil Day. It was also decided to hold meetings of the branch alternatively at Lowcliffe and Coldstream in future, provided suitable rooms could be obtained. Golf. While playing in a friendly game on the Ashburton golf links yesterday, J. W. Keig did the first h. _in one. This is the third occasion on which a player has holed his tee shot on the Ashburton links in the last few weeks. METHVEN. The monthly meeting of the Methven branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union was held on Friday evening, when Mr C. C. Winn presided. A letter was received from the Wheat Purchase Board advising the quantity of wheat and flour imported. The board also stated that the prices for wheat exported could not be disclosed at present. Remits received from the executive were considered and endorsed. It was decided to forward the following resolutions to the ActingPrime Minister, the Rl. lion. J. C. Coates, and the secretary of Ihe Dominion Executive:-

"That this branch of the union protests most strongly against any suggestion of a quota on exports to Great Britain, and considers that the time is now oporlune to offer England free entry for her manufactured goods into New Zealand in exchange for the free and unrestricted entry of our produce into Great Britain."

The chairman introduced Mr J. G. Cook, of the Department of Agriculture, Wellington, who gave a most interest in» address on "Wool Fibres," illustrated with lantern slides. The lecturer was accorded a vote of thanks on the motion of Mr Macale.

lANDIII RST. A meeting ot the I.yndhurst School Committee was presided over by Mr G. A. Franks. Mr !,. L. Aitken forwarded hi:; resignation from the committee and tli is was accepted. It was decided to place on record appreciation of Mr Aitken's scrv: as secretary for many years. Mr A, A. Leonard was appointed to till the vacancy on the committe and Mr F. X. McDonald was elected honorary secretary. A meeting to consider the formation of a local branch of the Crown Tenants' Association will beheld on Thursday evening. Mr R. W. Wightman, district president, will be the principal speaker.

HINDS. The Athletic Club held a concert and dance in the Hall. Mr A. C. Wilson and party (Ashburton) presented an entertaining programme. The following Items were given:—Selection, Regal Dance Band; opening chorus, company; song, Miss P. O'Grady; policeman's dance. Master A. Hunt; cross talk, "Jock" and "Bert"; club swinging, Miss V. Timms; tap dance, Miss G. Gudsell aria Mr L. Wilson; song, Mr W. Denley; dance, Reel o' Tulloch, Misses M. and I. McGregor, J. Lewis, M. Melville; topical verses, company; song, Mr G. d'Auvergne; tap dance, Misses H. Lowden, M. Miller, B. Stills, V. Timms; comedy ode, "Joe" and "Bert"; Irish Reel, Misses M. and I. McGregor, P. Lewis, M. Melville; dance, Dutch ballet, Misses B. Holland, B. Stills, R. Denley, J. Denley, H. Louden, V. Timrr band, J. H. Browne and company; closing chorus, company. The accompanists were Mrs H. J. Chapman, Mr J. McMillan, the Regal Dance Band, and Mr H. Montgomery. Mr Farrell (chairman of the committee) thanked the performers. Dancing followed to the music of Morris's Band. An extra was played by Mr H. Montgomery. The St. Luke's Mothers' Union met at the vicarage, Mrs Tayler presiding over a good attendance. Mrs A. J. Petrie (Ashburton) gave an interesting lecture and was heartily thanked. Tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames Barrett and Sim.

LAURISTON. r The annual ball of the Barrhill-i-aurlßton Anglican Church was held in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall. A lucky spot dance was won by Miss \} jCI V 01 l arid Mr c - Davidson, and u Monte Carlo dance was won bv Mrs R. Bebbinaton and Mr R. Raleton A Jurther competition was won by Mr S;w^ ag M n, i the prizc bein S a large cake Music was supplied by GodCerent * -—f